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Crane Co. Announces Date for Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Teleconference and 2017 Annual
December 20, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) announces the following schedule and teleconference information for its fourth quarter 2016 earnings release and 2017 Annual Investor Conference: Earnings Release: January 30, 2017 after close of market by public distribution and the Crane Co. website at www.craneco.com. Teleconference: January
Indegy Caps Breakthrough Year with 2016 IoT Innovator Award for Industrial Network Security
December 20, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indegy, the industrial cyber security company, today announced that it has received the 2016 IoT Innovator Award for industrial network security, which honors the best Internet of Things businesses and individuals across the globe. This honor is the latest in a string of industry awards the company has earned since coming
VAI Named to Food Logistics’ 2016 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers List
December 20, 2016
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named VAI, a leading ERP software provider, to its 2016 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list. VAI S2K Enterprise for Food helps food and beverage manufacturers,
Molex Garners Prestigious Huawei Consumer Business Group 2016 Best Quality Partner Award
December 20, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex, a global provider of integrated electronic solutions, today announced it has received the 2016 Best Quality Partner Award from Huawei Consumer Business Group, a Shenzen, China-based provider of products such as mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices and home devices. Molex, the only interconnect supplier
Thornton Tomasetti Acquires Swallow Acoustic Consultants
December 20, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thornton Tomasetti, the international engineering firm, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Swallow Acoustic Consultants Limited (SACL), a specialist in acoustics, noise and vibration control engineering based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The addition of Swallow will bolster Thornton
AeroVironment Appoints Teresa Covington Chief Financial Officer
December 20, 2016
MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced the appointment of Teresa Covington as chief financial officer, effective March 1, 2017. Covington will succeed Raymond Cook, who is resigning as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective February 28, 2017 due to medical reasons. Wahid Nawabi,
AECOM, EnergySolutions joint venture wins San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station decommissioning
December 20, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE:ACM), a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, and EnergySolutions, a nuclear waste management and decommissioning services firm, announced today they have been selected as the decommissioning general contractor for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station through their joint venture, SONGS
Superflex Raises $9.6MM to Introduce Powered Clothing: Apparel to Enhance Strength, Mobility, and
December 20, 2016
MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superflex, a powered clothing company spun out of SRI International, today announced it has raised a $9.6MM Series A round, led by Japanese venture firm Global Brain, marking their first lead investment in the US, with additional participation from seed investors Horizons Ventures and Root Ventures, and new
Jacobs Named in Forbes Just 100 List
December 20, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been named in the inaugural Forbes Just 100, a list of America’s best corporate citizens. Jacobs was ranked as one of the most just companies in the Capital Goods category. The list ranks large publicly-traded companies against the expectations of American employees on
National Oilwell Varco Completes Acquisition of Fjords Processing
December 20, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE: NOV) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Fjords Processing, a global leader in the provision of processing technology, systems and services to the upstream oil and gas industry. “Fjords Processing has a long and rich history of developing and providing innovative
Proton OnSite Awarded 13 Megawatt Electrolyzers
December 20, 2016
WALLINGFORD, Conn. & FOSHAN, China & YUNFU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On December 3, 2016 in Shanghai, China, Proton OnSite (“Proton”) signed a contract with Guangdong Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology Co., Ltd. (“Synergy”), to provide megawatt-scale Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers for the deployment of
EPA Approves Flint Hills Resources for Cellulosic Ethanol from Edeniq’s Pathway Technology
December 20, 2016
VISALIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edeniq, Inc., a leading cellulosic and biorefining technology company, today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Flint Hills Resources’ registration of its 120 MGPY Shell Rock, Iowa ethanol plant for cellulosic ethanol production using Edeniq’s Pathway Technology.
Linde and Praxair Announce Intention to Merge
December 20, 2016
MUNICH & DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde AG (Xetra:LIN) and Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) today announced that the companies intend to combine in a merger of equals under a new holding company through an all-stock transaction. The companies have signed a non-binding term sheet and expect to execute a definitive Business Combination Agreement
Valspar Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2016 and Year-End Results
December 20, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valspar (NYSE: VAL):         Fiscal Fourth Quarter 20161   Fiscal 20161     2016   2015   % Change   2016   2015   % Change Net Sales   $1,106.1   $1,149.5   (4%)   $4,190.6   $4,392.6   (5%) Gross Profit   $393.6  
Reichhold Announces Price Increase for Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Vinyl Ester Resins Sold in
December 20, 2016
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reichhold announced a price increase today of $0.05 USD per pound on unsaturated polyester resins and vinyl esters. The selling price increase applies to all products sold in the United States and Canada and is effective for all orders shipped on or after January 16, 2017. Lou Tirreno, Sales Director North American
Engility Awarded $31 Million U.S. Air Force Cyber Security Contract
December 20, 2016
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EGL), today announced it was awarded a $31 million contract to provide cyber security assessment, analysis and research for the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cyber Security Engineering Division. “This new
Chelsey Sitzmann Accepts Agricultural Sales Position with the Biopesticide Company Certis USA
December 20, 2016
COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certis USA hires Chelsey Sitzmann to serve as Regional Manager – Upper Midwest, a sales position that provides more support for a growing line of biopesticide products used in the production of potatoes. Sitzmann is responsible for sales in a territory that covers Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho,
Toshiba Expands Line-up of Industrial Grade e?MMC™ Ver. 5.1 Compliant Embedded NAND Flash Memory
December 20, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of JEDEC e∙MMC™ Version 5.1[1] compliant embedded NAND flash memory products with an enhanced operational temperature range of -40°C to +105°C. The new products integrate NAND chips
Toshiba Expands Line-up of Embedded NAND Flash Memory Products for Automotive Applications
December 20, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO: 6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of JEDEC e∙MMCTM Version 5.1[1] compliant embedded NAND flash memory products supporting AEC-Q100 Grade2 [2] requirements. The line-up offers densities of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Sample shipments
Orbital ATK Takes NASA's Scientific Balloon Program to Record New Heights
December 20, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced a record total of five successful scientific balloon flight launches at this year’s NASA Antarctica Long Duration Balloon Flight Campaign. The launches occurred in Antarctica from November 28 through December 12. All
Flexjet Team Wins Aspen World Snow Polo Championship
December 20, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexjet LLC, offering travelers access to the world’s most luxurious fleet of private jets, today congratulated the Flexjet polo team, which won the 2016 Aspen World Snow Polo Championship on Sunday, defeating the U.S. Polo Association team 7-4 in an action-packed final. The dramatic win avenged Flexjet’s
Non-Rotating Internal Spring Suspensions by FIPA
December 20, 2016
The new GR03 Series suspensions are designed to compensate for height and level differences in direct vacuum cup mounting applications.
Afton Chemical Announces Acquisition of Aditivos Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V.
December 19, 2016
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Afton Chemical Corporation, a global leader in the lubricant and fuel additive market and wholly owned subsidiary of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU), today announced the entry into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Aditivos Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. (“AMSA”) for approximately $182.5 million. AMSA
Alcoa Secures First Major Export Contract to Supply Bauxite From Western Australia Mine
December 19, 2016
NEW YORK & PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA), the world’s largest bauxite miner, today announced that Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) has secured its first major third-party contract to supply approximately 400,000 bone dry metric tons (bdmt) of bauxite from its Huntly mine in Western Australia (WA),
Sintavia Appoints New Marketing Manager
December 19, 2016
DAVIE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sintavia, LLC, the global independent leader for metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) services, announced today that Carolyn Allan has joined the firm as its global Marketing Manager. Ms. Allan comes with a strong background in marketing for OEMs in critical industries, with nearly a decade of experience at Embraer
Schnitzer Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2017 Preliminary Results, Market Update and Earnings Date
December 19, 2016
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN) announced preliminary results for its first quarter of fiscal 2017 ended November 30, 2016. Schnitzer expects to report a first quarter loss per share from continuing operations in the range of $0.05 - $0.08 and an adjusted loss per share from continuing operations in
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is the Selected Contractor for a Salt Lake City International
December 19, 2016
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) (“Sterling” or the "Company”) today announced that its subsidiary, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC (“RLW”), was the selected bidder on the terminal concrete package for the Salt Lake City International Airport
NeoPhotonics Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Low Speed Transceiver Business to APAT
December 19, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN) (“NEOPHOTONICS” or the “Company”), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced hybrid photonic integrated optoelectronic modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high-speed communications networks, today announced that it executed a definitive agreement,
CVD Acquires Assets of Tantaline A/S
December 19, 2016
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CVD Equipment Corporation (NASDAQ:CVV), a leading provider of chemical vapor deposition systems, has purchased certain assets (including all of the IP) formerly owned by Tantaline A/S of Nordborg, Denmark through our wholly owned subsidiary, CVD Materials Corporation. Formed in 2007, as a spin off from The
GCC Fire Extinguishers Market is Anticipated to Grow at an Impressive Rate of 17% Until 2020, Says
December 19, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) fire extinguishers market is expected to reach USD 562.6 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of more than 17%. This research report titled ‘GCC Fire Extinguishers Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth analysis of the
Strategy Analytics: Pre-CES Report Predicts Vehicle OEM Announcements
December 19, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Strategy Analytics report CES 2017 OEM Preview: Autonomous & Mobility & Connectivity Technology Showcased outlines automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) offerings at the forthcoming CES 2017 that will be held in Las Vegas, NV, USA on January 5-8. The Strategy Analytics Automotive Infotainment and
A3 Kicks off 2017 with Business Forum and Record Industry Results
December 19, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced its annual A3 Business Forum, taking place January 18-20, 2017 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. With more than 525 global automation executives scheduled to attend, the A3 Business Forum is the world’s
Leading Taiwanese Companies to Show Cutting-Edge Technologies at CES 2017
December 19, 2016
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is returning to Las Vegas for CES 2017. Influential voices from global Taiwanese brands, ASUSTeK, Kymco, Delta, and Thermaltake, will share their insights into innovation at a press conference on January 4th, 2017. Taiwan has long been a vital design and
Wisconsin Hospitality Linen Service Completes $2.3 Million Expansion
December 19, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that its Wisconsin Hospitality Linen Service (WHLS) business unit has completed a $2.3 million expansion that will enable it to double its current capacity. WHLS
Centerpiece™ from the HON Company Brings Sophisticated Design and High Quality to Work Spaces
December 19, 2016
MUSCATINE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s no secret that today’s office spaces are as much about showcasing style as they are about delivering functionality. Centerpiece, The HON Company’s new veneer collection of office suite essentials, proves that attractive can also be productive. “Centerpiece is a collection that makes a
Top 5 Vendors in the Global Bulletproof Helmet Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio
December 19, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global bulletproof helmet market report. This research report also lists 10 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Competitive vendor landscape According to the research analysis, there is moderate
Total Safety Europe Adds BAT to Fleet Making Hi-Tech Breathing Air Equipment More Accessible
December 19, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Total Safety U.S. announced the launch of its newest customer rental fleet addition in Europe, BAT (breathing air trailer) -- a modular-design advanced breathing air system that is highly maneuverable, lightweight, easily towed by a light van and extremely flexible to support small crews on short-term jobs. “One
Ultra-fast Charging, Safer Zap&Go Carbon-IonTM Solution to Debut at CES 2017
December 19, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Zap&Go Carbon-IonTM cell, an ultra-fast charging, non-flammable, near-term alternative to lithium-ion batteries developed by ZapGo Ltd, will make its debut at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2017) in Las Vegas on January 5-8, 2017 at Booth #40143. This is the first technology with the potential to
SageGlass Receives Top Architecture and Glass Industry Awards
December 19, 2016
FARIBAULT, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SageGlass®, the pioneer of the world’s smartest electrochromic glass, today announced that its dynamic glass has earned four industry awards. The recognitions include: Commercial Architecture magazine’s Dynamic Glass Product of the Year award; Building Design + Construction magazine’s Top 101
Polymer Logistics Announces Personnel Changes to Manage North American Expansion
December 19, 2016
RIVERSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polymer Logistics, a global leader in retail ready packaging, is growing its leadership team with seasoned packaging, logistics, supplier and retail professionals to support the company’s growth in North America. Salim Baltagi has been appointed Vice President of Operations and Josh Kling has been appointed
All-New Ford F-Series Super Duty Customers Want High-Tech Features and Luxury
December 19, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Customers now expect more than superior capability from their trucks. They demand more technology to get the job done quicker and easier. Here are the top five class-exclusive technologies that customers are choosing, never before available on Super Duty until now: Adaptive Steering – Technology makes backing
Shirley Caesar, Ahmad Jamal, Charley Pride, Jimmie Rodgers, Nina Simone, Sly Stone, and the Velvet
December 19, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Recording Academy® announced its 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients today. The Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Shirley Caesar, Ahmad Jamal, Charley Pride, Jimmie Rodgers, Nina Simone, Sly Stone, and the Velvet Underground. Thom Bell, Mo Ostin and Ralph Peer are Trustees Award honorees; Alan
IEEE and Barr Group Emphasize the Importance of Software Safety at Special Event
December 19, 2016
GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE and Barr Group, The Embedded Systems Experts®, will co-host a special presentation of Barr Group’s “Top 10 Ways to Design Safer Embedded Software” in Toronto. In this one-day technical seminar, Barr Group will discuss 10 highly effective embedded software design techniques that can be
The Sherwin-Williams Company and Valspar Comment on Market Speculation
December 19, 2016
CLEVELAND & MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) and The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) today issued the following statement in response to unfounded market rumors concerning regulatory approvals for the definitive agreement between Sherwin-Williams and Valspar, which was announced on March 20,
Materion Precision Optics Acquires Gettering Capabilities for Wafer Level Processing
December 19, 2016
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN) announced today that its Precision Optics business has acquired the proprietary thin film gettering technology and related intellectual property assets from Integrated Sensing Systems (ISS), of Ypsilanti, Michigan, a global leader in the design and manufacture of
Catch the Excitement of the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Live Online on Proxibid
December 19, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proxibid, the world’s most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, will be the exclusive provider of live online bidding for Barrett-Jackson’s 46th Annual Scottsdale Auction. Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will bring its exciting docket,
Lincoln Uses Beauty, Drama and Authenticity for New Continental Campaign with Matthew McConaughey
December 19, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Lincoln Motor Company traveled to the edge of the Earth to find a backdrop dazzling enough to introduce its timeless, elegant flagship vehicle – the all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental. “Entrance,” a new TV spot for the “That’s Continental” campaign featuring Matthew
Cooper Tire Adds to Roadmaster Line with New RM272 Size for Drop Deck Trailers
December 19, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has added two new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 commercial tire line, which is specifically engineered to withstand the demands of drop-deck trailers. The RM272 is now available in sizes 11R22.5 and 295/75R22.5. Designed to ward off irregular wear and damage
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company to Present at Deutsche Bank 2017 Global Auto Industry Conference
December 19, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today announced that President & Chief Executive Officer Brad Hughes will present at the Deutsche Bank 2017 Global Auto Industry Conference on Jan. 11, 2017, at 10:35 a.m. EST. The conference will be webcast live at
AIT to Acquire KUKA Systems Aerospace North America
December 19, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Integration Technology (“AIT”) announced today that it has agreed to acquire KUKA Systems Aerospace North America (“KUKA Aero”), as recently reorganized, in a carve-out transaction conducted by KUKA Systems North America LLC. Based in Clinton Township, MI, KUKA Aero is the market-leading